Why "filled a lawsuit" won’t hold up in court

Reviewed and edited by

Lloyd Cooper 03/10/2024, 17:30

English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Filled a lawsuit or filed a lawsuit. What's correct?

Spelling/Typographical Error

Why do people make this mistake?

This error may arise from a typographical mistake or a misunderstanding of the correct phrase. People might accidentally type "filled" instead of "filed" either due to a typing slip or a lapse in correctly recalling the legal terminology.

What is correct?

The correct phrase is "filed a lawsuit". This is the standard legal terminology used to indicate that someone has officially submitted a legal case to a court.

Examples of correct usage

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the corporation.
After the incident, she filed a lawsuit for damages.
The company filed a lawsuit to challenge the new regulations.